Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. The technician assists pharmacists with technical duties related to distributing medications to patients, including reading medication orders and prescriptions, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and compounding sterile and non-sterile products. The role also supports other pharmaceutical therapies and maintains medication inventory by checking stock levels, placing and expediting orders, and keeping products appropriately stocked. The technician develops strong relationships with colleagues and customers and supports timely, accurate pharmacy services. This is an onsite, per diem position at 2024 Lehigh Street in Allentown. The listed work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the work shift is day shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
- Basic computer skills.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPT), State of Pennsylvania, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of pharmacy technician experience.
- Knowledge of inventory control.
- Knowledge of brand-name and generic medications.
- Knowledge of and ability to use pharmacy automation.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescription orders.
- Follow pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.
- Ensure medications are properly labeled, checked by a pharmacist, and dispensed in a timely manner.
- Prioritize workload, stay organized, and coordinate activities with team members.
- Monitor medication expiration dates and ensure expired medications are not in circulation.
- Maintain required controlled-substance records and inventories.
- Refer drug information requests to a pharmacist.
- Demonstrate and maintain competency with pharmacy equipment and duties.
- Answer the phone and respond to customer needs in a timely manner.
- Assist with orientation and training of new pharmacy colleagues.
- Maintain adequate inventory of prescription and over-the-counter products in designated areas.
- Check pharmaceutical stock, place and expedite orders, prepare labels, calculate quantities, and compound sterile and non-sterile products.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
